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anterior reduction

[/ænˈtɪriər rɪˈdʌkʃən/]
nounpl: anterior reductions
redução anterior
1. A surgical or orthopedic procedure to realign or restore a fractured or dislocated bone to its normal anatomical position from the front approach
The surgeon performed an anterior reduction of the shoulder dislocation to restore proper alignment.
O cirurgião realizou uma redução anterior da luxação do ombro para restaurar o alinhamento adequado.
2. In dentistry, the correction of anterior teeth positioning or bite alignment
Anterior reduction was necessary to correct the patient's overbite.
A redução anterior foi necessária para corrigir a sobremordida do paciente.
Synonyms
anterior repositioningfront reductionventral reduction
Antonyms
posterior reductiondorsal reduction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução anterior
Standard term used in orthopedic and surgical contexts
Portugal
redução anterior
Same standard terminology as in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

closed reduction
open reduction internal fixation (ORIF)
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